Decision details

1.  That the Committee’s membership, as shown on the agenda sheet, be noted;

2.  That the names of the two deputies/substitute members, as shown on the agenda sheet, be noted;

3.  That the committee’s terms of reference as set out in the constitution ConstitutionAmendedApr2023.pdf (moderngov.co.uk) be noted;

4.  That the arrangements be agreed as per paragraph 4 for

a. the West of England Combined Authority Overview & Scrutiny Committee;

b. the Authority’s Audit Committee

c. Employment & Appointments Committee to be established with a membership the same as the West of England Combined Authority Committee

d. The establishment of four advisory boards, who meet in two groups, Business and Skills Board and Planning & Housing and Transport Board.   The membership for each of the Boards being the relevant Cabinet Member for Business, Skills, Planning & Housing and Transport from each of the Unitary Authorities and North Somerset Council (as required).

5.    That a second independent member be appointed to the Authority’s Audit Committee;

6.    That the Chairs of the Local Enterprise Partnership Board, the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and the Audit Committee will be afforded the opportunity to address each meeting of the Committee;

7.    That the schedule of meetings at Appendix 1 be agreed;

8.    That the Pay Policy Statement as set out in Appendix 2 be approved;